Re: REFLECTOR: Re: Cell Phones - Emergency use only

[jpr@ix.netcom.com]

Just remember that PCS works on different principles than a cellphone.

Cellphones are legally restricted by the FCC, PCS phones are not.

-John Rourke



Dennis Martin wrote:
> 
> Ron wrote:
> 
> >I heard the same but not sure why.
> 
> Articles in both Flying and Private Pilot give two reasons why:
> First, due to altitude, you can send/receive from several cells at once.
> Second, planes move too fast from cell to cell.  These two phenomena result
> in tying up multiple cells.
> 
> Both articles claimed that cell phones can be used in the air legally, but
> for emergency use only.  I always carry one for that purpose.
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Dennis Martin